Monroe, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monroe, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monroe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 83 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Monroe, mostly in March and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 83 | Jul 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $50 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2025 | Feb 24, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Apr 2022 | Jun 29, 2014 · $1.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2003 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 · $1,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monroe get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Monroe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brinkley weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Monroe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 66 miles west. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Monroe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 66 mi west | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 82 mi east-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 169 mi east-southeast | 22,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Monroe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monroe, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in February and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 6, 2003.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Monroe's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Monroe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monroe, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 66 miles west. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monroe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monroe the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monroe free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Monroe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Clarendon, AR radar 12 mi
- Brinkley, AR radar 12 mi
- Marianna, AR radar 19 mi
- Hazen, AR radar 26 mi
- Forrest City, AR radar 26 mi
- Des Arc, AR radar 28 mi
- Stuttgart, AR radar 30 mi
- Helena-West Helena, AR radar 31 mi
- DeWitt, AR radar 34 mi
- Carlisle, AR radar 36 mi